Obituary of Peter L Geomelos

Peter L. Geomelos, 76, of Peabody, died early Wednesday morning at the Masconomet Healthcare Center following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Tessie Rose (Orgettas) Geomelos with whom he shared over 51 years of marriage. Born in Chios, Greece, he was the son of the late Leonard and Clare (Leondara) Geomelos. He was raised and educated in Greece, he then immigrated to the United States and has spent the last 50 years living in Peabody. He was one of the original employees of the Travel Leather Company in Peabody, and worked for 50 years as both a splitter and a superintendent. He was a member of the St. Vasilios Greek Men’s Club, enjoyed bowling and in his younger days he enjoyed coaching little league baseball in Peabody. In his later years he devoted much time and love to his children and especially his grandchildren. Besides his loving wife, Peter is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Catherine Geomelos of Peabody and Leonard and Rose Geomelos of Danvers, two daughters and sons-in-law, Clare and Peter Coco of North Andover and Rena and Christos Xerras of Peabody, a brother, Nicholas Geomelos of Greece and a sister, Virginia Prious of Greece and is also survived by 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late George Geomelos. His funeral service will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, followed by his Funeral Service at 10:00 AM at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 3:00 until 6:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Donations can be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Assoc. 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110.